Tasmanian politicians divided over Australia Day date change

However, when addressing an Invasion Day Rally in Hobart on Sunday Speaker Sue Hickey voiced her support for changing the date.

"We don't need a day of tacky plastic Australia flags and blown up yellow and green kangaroos," Ms Hickey said.

"We need a day that represents that we are an inclusive community, not only of our multiculturalism but also of our first people. That's what we should be celebrating."

Ms Hickey said she knew there were others in the Tasmanian Parliament who supported a change of date.

"There's plenty of them but they have to have the courage to stand up to the federal parties and with your support they'll do it," she said.

"It only got changed in 1994 by the sweep of a pen by the prime minister of the day. With the stroke of a pen another politician can change this date."

Greens leader Cassy O'Connor said it was well past time to start listening to Aboriginal people and change the date.

"On this Invasion Day, the Greens are proud to stand with the palawa/pakana people," Ms O'Connor said.

"This island was expertly stewarded by Tasmanian Aborigines for thousands of generations before the violent settlement of Europeans.

"Their deep connection to country, their rich culture and wisdom lives on today and should guide us all in the future."

Clark independent MHA Madeleine Ogilvie also expressed her support for changing the date.

"The great gift of being Australian is that we include everyone. We need to listen when our first Australians raise real concerns about dates," Ms Ogilvie said.

"Why can't we find a date that works for all?"

Labor would not be drawn to confirm if the party did or did not support a change of date.

Lyons Labor MHA Jen Butler said the party supported a conversation with the community about what the community thinks Australia Day should be.

"Labor agree that this is a really important conversation and it's a conversation which the Premier needs to lead," Ms Butler said.

A government spokesperson said "the government respects the views of others, however does not propose a change of date for Australia Day from January 26."

"We also acknowledge that this is about a national day, not a state day, and therefore needs to be a national conversation that is facilitated by the Commonwealth," the spokesperson said.